The company surveyed 1,000 workers in the region to find out the latest trends about the office do.

Office workers at Christmas party

They said: “On average, adults will be spending £56 on sprucing themselves up in order to impress work colleagues at their annual work’s bash.

“However all of this partying is not great news for North East employers as the post-Christmas party hangover will cost companies £22million in lost man hours.

“Key findings revealed that more than half (55%) of employees in the North East will waste half a day at work after their annual Christmas party because they are suffering the ill effects from the night before.

“Almost a third (30%) of workers in the North East will be twenty five cent less productive, and a fifth of adults will call in sick or show up late.

“The study also revealed that workers in Gateshead, Darlington and Hartlepool are more likely to pull a sick day following their Christmas works party.”

Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge spokeswoman, said the trend was for the average worker to attend two works parties and stay in a hotel rather than take a taxi home.

She said: “The Christmas office party season is certainly in full swing. Our city centre hotels in the North East, which cater for business customers have been getting booked up weeks in advance for the festive party season.

“Interestingly this year we are seeing more Christmas work events taking place on a Wednesday night. More workers are opting to stay in a value hotel this year, as it gives them an ideal place to get ready, get some much needed shut eye and it can work out cheaper than a cab home.”

Other research findings revealed women will splash out of a new outfit and hair and beauty treatments.

“The most popular treatments for women are a new hair style, a blow dry, a fake tan, eye lash tint and a manicure. Whilst for men, it’s a beard trim, haircut and fake tan..” says the company.

“Interestingly 56% of North East workers surveyed admitted doing something they regretted at their staff party. Among the top ‘faux pas’ are criticising co-workers, spreading gossip and sharing a cheeky kiss with a colleague.